Incubate

usgb/ˈɪŋkjubeɪt/
verb

To provide conditions that allow an egg to develop and hatch.

Birds incubate their eggs by sitting on them
Visual representation of "incubate" - To provide conditions that allow an egg to develop and hatch

Often appears as...

  • incubate eggs
  • incubate chicks
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Natural Process

Describes a natural role in hatching eggs, often done by the parent bird.

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The hen will incubate her eggs until they are ready to hatch.
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Patience Required

Incubation takes time and suggests a period of waiting.

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You must wait for several weeks as the eggs incubate.
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